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Parenting on the Road -- Summer Driving Safety Tips “The windshield is a key element of the structure of the car,” says Jon Thomas, senior design engineer of Novus Auto Glass. “If you let a ding or small break increase it could lead to a larger crack jeopardizing the structural integrity of the vehicle as the windshield is a key component in the rollover safety structure and passenger-side airbag deflection point on modern vehicles.” To attain optimum consumer safety, Thomas recommends repairing a windshield whenever possible, instead of replacing it. Repair not only saves the windshield, it preserves the factory's seal of windshield to auto body. Keeping the factory's original adhesive set also helps avoid air and water leaks. Drivers can call (800) 77-NOVUS to find a local Novus dealer even while they are out traveling. Click here for full article. Gas Sippers Take on the Gas Guzzlers For more hybrid road test information, visit www.pbs.org/motorweek. Airing on PBS and the Speed Channel since 1981, MotorWeek covers all aspects of the automotive industry and offers consumers unbiased, cutting-edge news and features covering new vehicle trends, current safety information, and the results of practical road tests. Click here for full article. Tip to going off-road: Some other tools I have found useful are a good hand "come-a-long" and a long tow chain or tow strap. A set of tire chains are good to have along too. Yes, you have four-wheel drive and it goes almost anywhere, but if you are out in winter and get caught in an ice storm, tire chains may be the only way you can get back to civilization. Click here for full article. |